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Shelby, Ohio is located on the Big Four Railway, 67 miles from
Cleveland and 68 miles from Columbus; also on the B & O Railway,
285 miles from Chicago and 750 miles from New York . . . . with
24 trains per day."

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We present this catalogue for two reasons:

First,
for reference purposes - - for use as a guide in choosing the
merchants affiliated in this Big Shelby Day Campaign. Secondly,
to establish a bond of friendship between the readers and compilers
of this book . . ." - Excerpts from booklet.

This
small booklet was produced to promote Shelby business. It's a
snap shot of Shelby (and small towns across the country) in 1925.
- Reprinted in 1996.